Medicare is as easy as A, B, C … and D Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans Medicare Supplement (or Medigap) plans are designed to help fill the gaps in Original Medicare coverage. Medigap plans are sold by private insurance companies to people already enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B. The alphabet-soup analogy really holds true for Medigap plans because there are options running from Medigap Plan A all the way to Plan N. One Medigap plan…
The Fundamentals of Medicare It’s time to get back to the basics of Medicare. Many people jump right into buying a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan or even a Medicare Advantage Plan before knowing the fundamentals of senior health insurance. First, Original Medicare is comprised of Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B. This portion of Medicare is provided through the government. Medicare Part D coverage is to be purchased as a stand…
…inally ill. As you can see Medicare Part A provides some important benefits, but it leaves gaps in your health care coverage. A Medicare Advantage plan may not fill these gaps completely, so it’s important to also consider a Medicare supplement insurance plan to give you the total coverage you need. The right Medigap plan will save you a lot of worry as you face an uncertain future. Whether you’re new to Medicare, a Medicare veteran, or…
…rvices during the same visit, you may have to pay coinsurance, and the Part B deductible may apply, if these tests or services are not covered under these preventive benefits. Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, and Medicare Supplement Plans can all go a long way toward providing the preventive care you need to maintain your good health. If you have further questions about preventive health care or any other aspect of Medicare, contact…
…mount “approved” by Medicare Go to Medicare Part A Premiums and Deductibles Chart Medicare can go a long way toward helping you maintain your good health—if you have questions about senior healthcare including Original Medicare (Medicare Part Aand Part B), contact a licensed, bonded MedicareMall representative and let us lead you with confidence through the Medicare maze! 2013 Medicare Part B Premium © 2012 MedicareMall.com MedicareMall…
…eligible because Medicaid never pays first for Medicare-covered services. Apply online for Medicare today. If you have questions about dual coverage including Medicare, visit here. For further information about any aspect of Medicare or senior health coverage, MedicareMall is at your service. Contact us now and we’ll lead you through the Medicare maze and help ensure that you have the knowledge and confidence to make the best decisions about…
…will send you a letter with your premium amount(s) and the reason for their determination. If you have both Medicare Part B and Medicare prescription drug coverage, you’ll pay higher premiums for each. If you have only one — Medicare Part B or Medicare prescription drug coverage — you’ll pay an income-related monthly adjustment amount only on the benefit you have. If you decide to enroll in the other program later in the same year, and you…
…CARE, you will be asked to say or key in your Medicare number, including letters. If you are not currently enrolled in Medicare, or do not know your Medicare number, you may still access information or ask questions at 1-800-MEDICARE. If you are not a Medicare beneficiary and simply want information, you will have the opportunity to select from choices including billing, claims, drug coverage, and preventive services so that your call can be…
…lusion that can be drawn about the future of Medicare is that it is subject to change. This, however, does not pertain to people 55 and older. Many of our clients call in worried about the current state of Medicare and their Medicare Supplement Insurance Policies. We assure them that the current Medicare and Medigap regulations will still be in place for people of our services’ demographic. If you are 55 or older, you should still plan to…
…nes, lost wages, travel to appointments, and other expenses. Unfortunately these high costs deter cancer patients from undergoing proper treatment. The study emphasizes the importance of an all encompassing health care plan. Medicare Supplement Insurance closes the gaps in coverage for co-pays, deductibles, and other costs no covered by Medicare alone. If you find that you have cancer and you already have Medigap insurance, you cannot be dropped…